The now tour, with a twist.

If you’ve been following along with the Home Version, you know that now is about the time I’m supposed to go on a week-long bike tour typed thing. I’ve planned on taking off time in September since last September, and over the course of the year, the idea of where to go refined itself several times over. I knew that’ I’d like to do something in Central Oregon, but the stops and routing changed like every month or so. By the time August had come, the idea was to start in The Dalles, head down over to Bend, then back over the Cascades to Eugene. While it wouldn’t be a “true” bikepacking trip, I hoped to incorporate a little bit of the Oregon Outback and find as much dirt/gravel as practicable.

Everything was full-speed-ahead with this plan until last weekend, when two unrelated things happened: I had a brutal run…

Three Speed October1 October, 2017 – 5 November, 2017Ride a three speed...three times a week...for three weeks...each ride at least three miles in length. Go to the website for full details.

Three Speed Ride8 October, 2017 at 11:30 am – 5:00 pmPaul Bunyon in Kenton, Portland, OR 97217, USAEnjoy a leisurely 20-ish mile cruise along the Columbia and environs. Three speed hub geared bikes preferred, but any bike welcome. We'll have a tea stop (bring your own) and end with food and adult beverages. Not a loop.